The main town in the municipality! Here you will find everything you need – from preschool to high school, restaurants, hotels, shops, and more. With a central location to the east, west, north, and south, including Jönköping, Växjö, Halmstad, and Gothenburg, Gislaved is an attractive place for families to settle down. There are many wonderful businesses with various focuses, and the community life is vibrant with activities such as football, floorball, ice hockey, and volleyball. We live close to nature and the lake for those who want to swim in the summer and skate in the winter. The Nissan river flows quietly and calmly through the town, contributing to a lovely sense of tranquility. The Trasten area is a charming and green residential neighborhood in central Gislaved, where the perfect housing for families with children can be found. The houses, built in the 1960s and 1970s, have a classic and timeless character. Several properties have undergone extensive renovations with new bathrooms, improved ventilation, and modern windows, creating a fresh and pleasant living environment. The area is strategically located between forest and nature on one side and the proximity to the center on the other, ensuring that you have both greenery and urban conveniences within reach. For families with children, Trasten is an ideal residence due to its proximity to both preschool and school, making everyday life smooth and easy. Children can safely reach the playgrounds scattered throughout the communal courtyards. There are plenty of opportunities for young ones to play and create memories with neighborhood kids in a safe environment. In the summer of 2024, a new basketball court was also inaugurated, surrounded by a green park environment – a perfect place for older youth to meet and be active. The area is designed to suit all types of families, with several pleasant outdoor environments that create a park-like feeling and encourage community among residents. Here, you can enjoy both the tranquility of nature and the proximity to shops, restaurants, and community services in central Gislaved. With a mix of young people, families, and seniors, Trasten is a neighborhood where all generations thrive and live together in harmony. AB Gislavedshus is wholly owned by Gislaved municipality, and we own and manage approximately 2,750 apartments, several commercial and office spaces, garages, etc. About 4,400 people call our apartments home. We offer a wide variety in our housing options: everything from semi-detached houses to high-rise buildings in different environments – ranging from central locations in larger towns to a village feel in the countryside. Everyone should be able to find their own sense of home when renting from Gislavedshus.